MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MAcc)

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The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program at Carson-Newman is designed to help working
professionals like you achieve their career goals in the field of accounting. Program coursework is aligned to meet the needs of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and is designed to offer the insights and instruction needed to pass the test. Plus, as a student at Carson-Newman, you will benefit from an instructional blend of business fundamentals and faith-based ethics—helping you build a future equally at ease in the for-profit and non-profit worlds, as well as your conscience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

CPA exam alignment: Coursework for your Master of Accountancy program focuses on the content assessed in the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Plus, the program’s 30 credit hours help aspiring CPAs meet the educational requirement to set for the exam.

Faith-based emphasis: Carson-Newman is dedicated to building the next generation of servant leaders. Our curriculum offers the accounting knowledge and skills you need to succeed as well as the business ethics grounded in a Christian framework to better serve others and your career.

Online flexibility: Your master’s on your schedule. Pursue your graduate degree on your terms with an online format that allows for greater accessibility and learning freedom.

Management and communication abilities: Your MAcc program also offers the opportunity to build professional skills for leading strategically and communicating effectively.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

With our program’s focus on CPA-exam alignment, Carson-Newman MAcc graduates are in demand in the world of accounting, finance, and business, in general. The kind of salary you could expect is dependent upon several factors, including experience, location, and education.

4% Job Growth: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects demand for accountants and auditors will grow by an average of 4% by 2032. Other careers, such as financial analysts or financial managers, are in even more demand with 8% and 16% projected growth averages respectively.
A Robust Salary: The BLS reports that accountants earn a median annual salary of $78,000. At $96,220 and $139,790 annually, the median salary for financial analysts and financial managers is even higher.
Advanced Leadership Roles: Professionals with a graduate degree in accountancy are equipped with the practical functional knowledge and the personal professional skills needed for leadership positions in accounting, finance, and business. Leadership opportunities you may be able to pursue with an advanced accountancy degree could include:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Finance Director
- VP of Finance

Admissions Requirements
Complete the free online application along with transcripts from any higher education institutions you have attended.

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year, regionally accredited college or university
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0
A professional resume (work experience, degrees, and prior coursework)
Official transcripts, indicating accounting courses (or 3 credit hour course equivalent) with a grade of B or better in each:
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II or Advanced Accounting
- Auditing
- Federal Income Tax

Accreditation
Carson-Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.